California "Draw-by-Choice"

[Wirewrangler]

Hey Ladies and Gents,

Am I correct in interpreting that "Draw-by-Choice" in the California draw system is a random draw? California also uses preference points but some of the tags are held for "Draw-by-Choice" as stated in the hunting guide.

Thanks,

Wes

 

[hank4elk]

First come ,first served. Deer.
Used to be A-zone,the B's & most of the D's.
That's how I got 2 tags most every year,for years.
Changed since I moved out 7 years ago.
I think A-zone is only unit that never sells out with 90k tags for deer, at one time.

 

[jryoung]

The draw by choice is the random portion of the draw, for elk pronghorn and sheep it shakes out like this.

-For quotas of one, the tag shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.For quotas of two, one tag shall be awarded using a Preference Point drawing, and one tag shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.
-For quotas of three, two tags shall be awarded using a Preference Point drawing, and one tag shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.
-For quotas of four or more, seventy-five percent (75%) of the quota shall be awarded using a Preference Point drawing. The remaining portion of the quota shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.